Mariana Trench fishing fight: Guam and CNMI officials are weighing Trump’s move to reopen Pacific marine monument waters to commercial fishing, with Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero warning that decisions made without deep local engagement can still ripple across reefs and fish stocks. Legal/AG politics: Guam AG Douglas B. Moylan says he remains non-partisan after a complaint filed with the Guam Election Commission alleges false swearing and improper party affiliation tied to his Republican listings. Defense hardware aging: A B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base killed eight and is triggering renewed scrutiny of the aging bomber fleet and modernization plans. Nuclear power for the region: Guam Delegate James Moylan voted against a House NDAA provision that would require deploying transportable nuclear microreactors in the Indo-Pacific by 2030, citing the need for transparency and Guam-focused evaluation. Disaster recovery costs: DPW estimates about $104M in Sinlaku damage along Marine Corps Drive, with additional drain impacts still being assessed. Data/tech for Guam: Pinpoint Guam and UOG signed an internship MOU to build local data and tech talent, starting Fall 2026. STEM conservation: UOG REEF fellows used AI coral tools to monitor reefs across Yap and Kosrae, feeding into regional reef data efforts. Coastal program at risk: Guam’s Bureau of Statistics and Plans launched a petition to save the Guam Coastal Management Program from proposed NOAA funding cuts. Local governance tech: Territorial Review launched a free portal to let the public track Guam senators’ legislative records and performance. AI procurement controversy: Guam lawmakers are pressing for answers after an AI-assisted bill-drafting contract was terminated, raising concerns about vendor access, training, and security. Transportation policy: DMV is revamping driver licensing and testing, while a bill would let adults skip the permit and education phases if they still pass an on-road test.